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What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't: Relationship Advice and Respect

Rhoda Sommer LCSW
Relationships
Mental Health
Communication
Trust
Conflict Resolution
Vulnerability
Self-Awareness
Emotional Intimacy
Personal Growth
Intimacy
Connection
Emotional Intelligence
Shame
Neuroplasticity
Emotional Resilience
Neuroscience
Communication In Relationships
Self-Forgiveness
Openness
Responsive Desire

Relationships matter. Do you want to know the nitty gritty of what makes a relationship work? Get your answers to relationship questions. Learn how to keep respect alive & well, because lack of respect is why people get divorced. Learn what builds trust & how to recover from infidelity, drama or codependency. Advice from psychotherapist Rhoda Sommer based on over 35 years of working with couples. ... more

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Laura Dabney
psychiatrist, relationship expert
relationshiprx.com
Episode: Unlocking Understanding: Thriving in Difficult Relationships with Personality Disorders
John Richardson
Guest, FBI hostage negotiator and author, co-author of Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiation Skills to Get What You Want
Black Swan Group / FBI hostage negotiation expertise
Episode: RELATIONSHIP GAME CHANGER: MASTER NEGOTIATION SKILLS WITH AN FBI EXPERT
Keith Jordan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; founder of Couples Therapy Assistant Delivery and creator of the CTA Mobile App
Couples Therapy Assistant Delivery / CTA Mobile App
Episode: Healing Hearts: Relationship Advice on Love and Communication
Britt Frank
LCSW, clinician, educator, trauma specialist
Private practice; author
Episode: Feeling Stuck? How to Break Free & Reclaim Your Momentum
Leslie John
Harvard professor and behavioral scientist specializing in self-disclosure decisions
Harvard University
Episode: Emotional Vulnerability in Relationships: How Sharing Your Inner World Deepens Trust & Connection
Dr. Majid Foutouhi
Adjunct professor at the Mind-Brain Institute at Johns Hopkins University and author of several books on brain health
NeuroGRO Brain
Episode: The Power of Your Brain: How Neuroscience Can Improve Well-Being and Relationships
Dr. Thomas Harbin
Clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anger and neuropsychology.
Harbin and Associates
Episode: Men & Anger: Insights into Emotions and Healthy Relationships
Dr. Isabel Morley
Clinical psychologist specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy, certified couples therapist.
Episode: Weaponizing Psychological Terms Distorts Our Relationships
Amber Hollingsworth
Expert in addiction recovery and family dynamics with over two decades of experience
Put the Shovel Down YouTube Channel, Family Recovery Academy
Episode: Empowering Partners to Influence Change in Addiction Denial

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Rhoda Sommer
Host of What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't: Relationship Advice and Respect

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 382 ratings
  • Unhelpful chatter

    Unhelpful chatter. Unclear language. Not well edited.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nicknamesuckazzz
    Canada2 months ago
  • I need this podcast

    I’ve learned so much from listening to this podcast. I listen to my favorite episodes more than once because there are so many takeaways. I personally like when Rhoda gives a lecture style podcast because it’s so thoughtful. I think the whole thing feels like she is just being herself instead of trying to sound a certain type of generic way. Love that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Buzzfeed app lover
    United States5 months ago
  • Best relationship podcast!

    Great content featuring a thoughtfully selected and diverse group of guest speakers. The profound, informed, and well-written questions posed to the guests ensure that we don’t miss out on any valuable insights. This demonstrates the Host’s commitment to being well-versed and thoroughly pre-studied on specialized topics, such as the speakers’ writing or their books. As a result, the discussion is guided and very well-informed, staying on topic without any unnecessary fluff. I appreciate this, as... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samus187
    United States5 months ago
  • Not sure,

    I feel like she is just reading from a book. Maybe I’m not far enough into the podcast. Episode 13 and just not feeling it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Apparition565
    Canada5 months ago
  • Mechanical and Machine Like

    There’s nothing worse than listening to someone reading a chapter or off a script for 45min straight. Enlighten us by dropping in an opinion here and there. The podcast feels more like an audiobook.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Heavy Haul Driver
    United Statesa year ago

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Unlocking Understanding: Thriving in Difficult Relationships with Personality Disorders
Q: How can people express anger in a relationship without hurting or belittling their partner?
Use a 'me-you-we' script: say 'I feel X when you do Y' to own the emotion, acknowledge the other person's perspective, and propose a collaborative solution rather than blaming, so the conversation stays constructive.
Unlocking Understanding: Thriving in Difficult Relationships with Personality Disorders
Q: What are the red flags or signs that someone may have a personality disorder?
Red flags include extreme reactions to closeness and distancing, difficulty handling intimacy, and patterns that repeat rather than single incidents; testing a date by noticing how someone responds to expectations and apologies can reveal these patterns.
RELATIONSHIP GAME CHANGER: MASTER NEGOTIATION SKILLS WITH AN FBI EXPERT
Q: How can people use curiosity to improve negotiations in intimate relationships?
Ask open-ended questions to uncover interests, reflect back what you hear, and avoid making assumptions, which builds understanding and collaborative problem-solving.
RELATIONSHIP GAME CHANGER: MASTER NEGOTIATION SKILLS WITH AN FBI EXPERT
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to reduce anxiety before difficult conversations?
Practice worst-case scenario planning, map out steps if the outcome is unfavorable, and engage in low-stakes drills to build confidence before tackling bigger issues.
RELATIONSHIP GAME CHANGER: MASTER NEGOTIATION SKILLS WITH AN FBI EXPERT
Q: Could you start by outlining how reciprocity can work in everyday life for couples?
Reciprocity works by small, thoughtful gestures that show you're paying attention to the other person's needs, then gradually escalating to more meaningful actions that align with both partners' goals, creating a positive feedback loop.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A relationship-focused program hosted by a psychotherapist who draws on decades of clinical experience to help couples improve communication, trust, and respect. Episodes feature experts across psychology, neuroscience, and addiction, plus practical frameworks for managing conflict, vulnerability, and intimacy. Listeners are likely professionals and individuals seeking evidence-based relationship strategies, with a consistent emphasis on practical tools, self-awareness, and respectful dialogue. A standout element is the blend of clinical insight with actionable steps and guest-led deep dives into specific topics like neuroscience or negotiation in relationships, making it useful for both personal growth and potential sponsorship alignment w... more

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